Rabbits can be reared in two systems:- 1. Deep Litter System 2. Cage System. 1. Deep Litter System: In this system, small number (not more than 30) of rabbits are reared in an enclosure within the farm house (Fig. 12.8). To prevent rabbits to dig burrows, the floor is made up of concrete. Litter materials such as paddy husk, paddy [...]
In this article we will discuss about the meaning and advantages of rabbit farming. Meaning of Rabbit Farming: Rabbit farming has grown from raising a few rabbits for family consumption to large commercial operations with hundreds of rabbits. Expansion is much simpler than other live-stocks alternatives because a large range of existing facilities can be applied for rabbits. In developing [...]
List of eight major diseases found in rabbits:- 1. Coccidiosis 2. Body Mange 3. Enteritis Complex 4. Pasteurellosis 5. Shorehock 6. Hind Quarter Paralysis 7. Hairball Occlusion 8. Wryneck. Disease # 1. Coccidiosis: Diarrhoea, loss of appetite and dehydration. May cause death in 24-36 hours. Control Measures: (i) Coccidiostats like Sulphaquinoxaline + Sulphamerazine @ 0.02 to 0.10% in drinking water [...]